Growth and Socialization (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Content scheduling

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Objective

Students understand meanings attached to lifelong growth and socialization throughout the life span from the individual, community and society perspectives. Students are familiar with theories on childhood and youth development, with needs for special support and with wellbeing of children and families. Students can explain the meaning of parenthood and attachment for growth and socialization. Students are able to compare the effect of various social structures and cultures on socialization and families from the perspective of child and youth development and wellbeing. Students know how their future work as Bachelors of Social Services differs from other professions.

Content

- socialization
- theories of development
- early interaction
- family and parenthood
- wellbeing of children and families
- needs for support in childhood and youth
- course of life
- need of close relations, attachment, attraction
- child and youth cultures

Location and time

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Materials

Pulkkinen, Lea. Ahonen, Timo., Kuoppala, Isto. (toim). Ihmisen psykologinen kehitys. (2023) PS-kustannus.
Other literature presented at the beginning of the course.

Teaching methods

Lectures, independent studies and group work, assignments on Moodle platform, visitors/visits are possible and home exam.

Employer connections

Course does not include practical training.

Exam schedules

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

International connections

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Completion alternatives

Taking part in the course or studying at the work place, if the work is in the social work area.

Student workload

135 hours

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student can identify and name theories related to childhood and adolescence and define the importance of parenting and attachment to growth and socialization. The student can describe concepts related to lifelong growth and socialization as well as the well-being of children and families from the perspective of the individual, community and society at different stages of the life cycle. The student recognizes the effects of different social structures and culture and the need for special support in growth and socialization.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows how to apply concepts and theories related to growth, socialization and the well-being of children and families. The student can explain the meaning of an attachment relationship and concepts related to the well-being of children and families from the perspective of the individual, community and society, and produce examples of them. The student can structure and evaluate the importance of parenting, attachment and special support in the socialization process. The student can explain the meanings of different social structures and culture and the need for special support in growth and socialization.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows how to comprehensively analyze concepts for lifelong growth, socialization and the well-being of children and families. The student can critically and understand theories oriented towards the development of childhood and adolescence, as well as to research the relationship of parenting and attachment and their significant importance in the socialization process. With examples, the student can specify and generalize perspectives on growth and socialization in a wide area from the perspectives of the individual, community and society. The student can analyze and compare the impact of different social structures and cultures on children, families, well-being, socialization and social structures.

Further information

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